A leading national radiology practice at a major academic medical center in Indianapolis, Indiana is recruiting a Founding Program Director to build and lead a brand-new, ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency from the ground up. The program already holds Continued ACGME Accreditation (granted 2023) and has seven core faculty in place spanning every major subspecialty — what it needs now is the founding leader to shape curriculum, recruit the inaugural resident class, and define the program's culture and identity. This is a full-time, hybrid role (3 days onsite / 2 days remote) with a $650,000 base salary and a two-year track to physician equity and ownership.
Perks and Benefits
- Base compensation of $650,000 annually
- Generous commencement bonus provided at start
- Two-year partnership track to physician equity and ownership
- Medical coverage options including PPO and HDHP plans; dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer contributions
- HSA and HRA with practice contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Physician Professional Expense Program (PPE)
- Virtual Mental Health Coaching and Therapy
- Financial Wellness Program and Identity Theft Protection
- Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote
Practice Highlights
- Greenfield program-building opportunity: design curriculum, recruit the inaugural resident class, and establish program culture from day one
- ACGME Continued Accreditation already in place (granted 2023) — the infrastructure exists; the founding leader does not yet
- Resident recruitment begins Fall 2026; Match in early 2027; first resident class starts Fall 2027
- Program grows from two residents per year to a maximum of eight over four years
- Seven core faculty already assembled across interventional radiology, musculoskeletal, breast, abdominal, neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, and cardiothoracic imaging
- Clinically focused teaching program — no research requirement
- Annual schedule of 200 total shifts: 148 clinical reads in the Program Director's subspecialty of choice, plus 52 shifts dedicated exclusively to program administration
- 75% clinical / 25% academic-administrative split
- Call structure: minimum every 6th weekend, with variation by subspecialty
- Host institution is one of the largest and most clinically complex medical centers in Indiana, providing robust case volume and imaging diversity across all modalities
- Host campus features a Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Transplant and Burn Centers, a nationally recognized children's hospital, and a dedicated Brain and Spine Hospital
Qualifications
- Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or osteopathic equivalent) required
- Minimum three years of experience as a faculty member in an ACGME-accredited program required
- Documented educational and administrative experience in graduate medical education required
- Demonstrated ongoing clinical activity in radiology required
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Indiana required
- Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Core Faculty member in a radiology residency preferred
- Track record in curriculum development, resident mentorship, or ACGME accreditation work preferred
- Fellowship training in any radiology subspecialty preferred
About the Community
Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and largest city — a major Midwestern hub that combines the amenities of a large metropolitan area with a cost of living well below comparable coastal markets. The city offers a thriving arts and dining scene, professional sports, nationally recognized parks and greenways, and highly rated suburban school districts. Its central location provides easy access to Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville, making it an attractive base for physicians who want urban convenience without the density or expense of a coastal academic center.